Senior Tax Accountant

Eckceptional Search; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to prepare tax provisions, filings, and related month-end entries. You will engage in tax planning, notices handling, and process improvements within a growing team.

The role requires 3–5 years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate settings; CPA or CPA candidate is highly preferred. A detail-oriented, coachable professional with strong communication skills will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s in Tax is a plus.
• CPA or CPA candidate highly preferred.
• 3–5 years tax experience in public accounting or corporate setting.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and coachable.
• State/local tax knowledge is preferred; industry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual tax provisions and disclosures per ASC 740.
• Ensure timely federal and state tax compliance calculations and filings.
• Monitor and respond to tax notices, including audits.
• Prepare month-end tax journal entries and reconcile accounts.
• Assist with design, implementation, and maintenance of tax processes and controls.
• Assist with tax planning, due diligence, and acquisitions.

Skills

CPA / CPA candidate

Tax experience 3-5 yrs

Communication

Detail oriented

Organized

Coachable

State/local tax knowledge

MS Office Suite

Blackline

FAS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Masters of Tax

Tools

MS Office Suite

Blackline

FAS

Job description

As a Senior Tax Analyst, you will be responsible for preparing tax compliance calculations and tax filings, responding to tax notices, and preparing month-end tax journal entries. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, highly communicative, and coachable. CPA or CPA candidate is preferred for this role, and a minimum of 3 - 5 years of tax experience in a public accounting or corporate environment is preferred. This person will be joining a growing team of tax accounting professionals who support a rapidly expanding company in Central Phoenix.

Salary for this role is $85,000 - $100,000 plus bonus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of quarterly and annual tax provisions and relevant tax disclosures for the company’s financial statements in accordance with ASC740
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of federal and state tax compliance calculations and tax filings
• Monitor and respond to tax notices in a timely manner including federal and state audits
• Prepare month-end tax journal entries and perform account reconciliations
• Assist with the design, implementation, and maintenance of tax processes and controls
• Assist with tax planning, due diligence, and business acquisitions as needed
• Calculate, research, and provide information requested by management and external parties

QUALIFICIATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Masters of Tax is a plus
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate environment
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA candidate highly preferred.
• Highly organized, driven, and coachable mindset
• Detail oriented and analytical
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership
• Strong state and local tax knowledge is preferred
• Experience with manufacturing, retail, insurance or mortgage industries is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Blackline, FAS, etc.